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GHR HealthcareDavenport, IATravel
Agency
GHR Healthcare
Location
Davenport, IA
Job type
Travel
Profession
Registered Nurse (RN)
Industry
Nursing & Healthcare
Posted
Oct 9, 2026

Pay breakdown

Hourly
$42.25
Weekly
$1,690
Yearly (full-time)
$87,880
Contract length
13 weeks
Start date
November 2, 2026

This job pays about $42.25/hour — 12% above the median for Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in Iowa ($37.80/hour). The total includes tax-free housing and meal stipends, which staff jobs don't pay, so take-home pay is usually higher than the hourly figure suggests.

Estimated from the weekly pay in the listing, 40 hours a week; yearly = 52 weeks. Median wage: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025.

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Job description

Operating Room Technician (Surgical Technologist) – Travel Contract in Davenport, Iowa

Start your next travel healthcare job as an Operating Room Technician in Davenport, Iowa. Join a collaborative perioperative team and support safe, efficient surgical care in a busy hospital operating room while working alongside surgeons, registered nurses, anesthesia professionals, and other surgical specialists. This 13-week Surgical Tech travel assignment offers a consistent four-day workweek and the opportunity to experience the welcoming Quad Cities region along the Mississippi River, known for its scenic riverfront, vibrant arts scene, and comfortable Midwest community atmosphere.

Travel Operating Room Technician Job Details

  • Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,630–$1,750
  • Location: Davenport, Iowa
  • Healthcare Setting: Hospital operating room and surgical services
  • Employment Type: Travel contract
  • Start Date: November 2, 2026
  • Contract Duration: 13 weeks, through January 31, 2027
  • Schedule: Four 10-hour shifts per week
  • Shift: Day shifts with variable start times between 6:00 a.m. and 8:00 a.m.
  • Hours: 40 hours per week
  • Call Coverage: One call day per week and every fourth weekend

Operating Room Technician Job Requirements

  • At least 1 year of experience as an Operating Room Technician, Surgical Technician, Surgical Technologist, or Surgical Tech
  • Recent operating room experience in a hospital or surgical setting
  • Current Surgical Technician or Surgical Technologist certification, or an equivalent credential
  • Ability to work four 10-hour day shifts and participate in the required call rotation
  • Strong knowledge of sterile technique, surgical instrumentation, and perioperative safety practices
  • Required license and certification verification prior to starting the travel assignment

Operating Room Technician Responsibilities

  • Prepare operating rooms, surgical supplies, equipment, and instruments for scheduled procedures
  • Maintain sterile technique and help ensure compliance with perioperative safety standards
  • Anticipate the needs of the surgical team and provide instruments and supplies during procedures
  • Assist with surgical counts, specimen handling, room turnover, and post-procedure cleanup
  • Collaborate with surgeons, nurses, anesthesia staff, and other members of the perioperative team
  • Support efficient patient flow and operating room readiness throughout the surgical schedule
  • Participate in scheduled call coverage, including one call day each week and every fourth weekend

Apply now for this Operating Room Technician travel contract in Davenport, Iowa, and join a dedicated surgical team in the Quad Cities region.

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

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